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Fischer will run for second term as mayor

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced Tuesday that he plans to run for a second term.

Fischer will run for second term as mayor

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Updated: 9:43 PM EDT Apr 23, 2013

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Rumors that Mayor Greg Fisher may become the Democratic candidate for two major positions in the commonwealth were put to rest Tuesday when he announced he will seek re-election.

A little more than halfway through his first term, Fischer decided he would like to extend his stay at Metro Hall. While he said he's proud of what the city has accomplished, he said there's still much to be done.

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"I'm happy to announce today that I'm seeking the office of mayor of Louisville for a second term," said Fischer.

Fischer said timing was one of the main reasons for his announcement Tuesday, as rumors swirled about his possible candidacy in two other major races in the commonwealth.

"Obviously, the U.S. Senate race is looking for a Democratic candidate. My name's been bounced around quite a bit. You've got the governor's race coming up, so I thought it best to go ahead and make my intentions clear for a second term," said Fischer.

With the Big Four Bridge in the background, Fischer described himself as a bridge-builder in his first term.

"What we really focused on is the business of the city and I don't see political parties, I just see opportunities. That's how we run the city, how we operate with Metro Council as well," said Fischer.

Fischer took office during a recession and said the city has made much headway.

"Clearly, I did not cure the recession. The government sets an environment to help create jobs. According to the Brookings Institution, we are the fourth fastest-growing region in terms of job growth last year. I was part of the team that accomplished that," said Fischer.

But Fischer said his work is not done.

"Well, the critical issue for us as a city right now, like it is for every American city, is how are we going to turn this bridge to be a city of innovation for the 21st century, so that's more job growth, job growth focusing on innovation, technology and engineering. So there's a lot to do there," said Fischer. "I've been working hard, I do my best every day, It's up to the citizens to decide if that's good enough for them."

Fischer said he will start campaigning immediately. No other candidates have made an announcement.